Mineral rights in Gallia County, Ohio
Gallia County is an active Ohio drilling market: 53 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 53
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1,124
- Wells on record
up 783% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Gallia County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Huffman-Bowers INC | 13 |
| Ohio Energy INC. Dba Ohio Energy Production INC. | 11 |
| Old South Oil LLC | 6 |
| Wyant Exploration Company | 6 |
| J T Plus Well Service LLC | 5 |
What the record says
Gallia County recorded 53 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 6 in the prior 24 months.
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Gallia County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Gallia County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Huffman-Bowers INC, Ohio Energy INC. Dba Ohio Energy Production INC., Old South Oil LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Gallia County?
Start with the Gallia County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
Buying in Gallia County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.